Electrical Design Engineer - Life Sciences

GBA; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Paid holidays and flexible time off

Professional development support

PE license support & exam reimburse

Job summary

GBA's Life Sciences team in Broomfield, CO is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with 5+ years of experience to design electrical systems for cutting-edge biopharmaceutical facilities. You will develop layouts, calculations, and construction documents while collaborating with architects, structural, mechanical, and automation engineers.

The role requires NEC/NFPA knowledge and experience in manufacturing environments, with opportunities for design reviews, vendor coordination, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in REVIT; AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Experience designing electrical systems for manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with electrical analysis software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar).
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, and local codes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Travel occasionally (10-20%).
• PE license preferred but not required.
• Life Sciences industry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design calculations, layouts, and construction documents.
• Produce technical query documents for design clarification.
• Support engineering studies and facility assessments.
• Coordinate with architects, structural, mechanical, process, and automation engineers.
• Design electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, UPS, and security integration.
• Participate in internal design reviews and vendor coordination.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for electrical systems and equipment.
• Stay current with electrical codes, standards, and pharma industry best practices.

Skills

5+ years experience

REVIT proficiency

AutoCAD experience

Electrical design for manufacturing

Electrical analysis software

NEC/NFPA knowledge

Communication skills

Travel availability

PE license preferred

Life Sciences experience (preferred)

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

Job: Electrical Design Engineer (5 Years Experience) Location: Broomfield, CO Build Your Future with GBA At GBA, our Life Sciences team brings vision to life through collaboration, craftsmanship, and commitment. We serve biopharmaceutical and industrial manufacturers, CDMOs, and advanced therapy companies through every stage of facility development-from conceptual planning and detailed design to construction support, commissioning, and qualification. We're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing Life Sciences division. This role is key to supporting the design and development of cutting-edge manufacturing and research facilities. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and innovative electrical systems.

What You’ll Do

• Develop electrical design calculations, layouts, and construction documents
• Produce technical query documents for design clarification
• Support engineering studies and facility assessments
• Coordinate with architects, structural, mechanical, process, and automation engineers
• Design electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, UPS, and security integration
• Participate in internal design reviews and vendor coordination
• Review shop drawings and submittals for electrical systems and equipment
• Stay current with electrical codes, standards, and pharmaceutical industry best practices

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Proficiency in REVIT; AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Experience with electrical system design for manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with electrical analysis software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar)
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, and local codes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel occasionally (10-20%)
• PE license preferred but not required
• Life Sciences industry experience preferred but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cleanroom and critical utility electrical systems
• Knowledge of FDA-regulated facility design and ISPE Baseline Guides
• Experience with hazardous area electrical systems (Class I, Division 1/2)
• Familiarity with energy efficiency and sustainability practices
• Experience with cold storage and controlled temperature environments

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary: $90,000 - $105,000 annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
• Professional development and continuing education support
• PE license support and exam reimbursement
• Conference attendance and professional society memberships
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing division
• Mentorship from senior engineers and leadership
• Exposure to diverse, high-impact life sciences projects

At GBA, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.